<p>Maroš Šefčovič, born on 24 July 1966 in Bratislava, is a Slovak diplomat and politician. He has been a European Commissioner since 2009. He is EC's Vice-President-designate and Commissioner-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight.</p>

<p>After the hearing by the Committees on Constitutional affairs (AFCO) and on Legal affairs (JURI), the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate.</p>

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, EC's Vice-President-designate

Maroš Šefčovič was Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, and Acting Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries in the von der Leyen Commission I. He was also Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Energy Union in the Juncker Commission and has been a Member of the European Commission since 2009. He is now the European Commissioner-designate for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate, Trade, Economic Security, and Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

EP Plenary session - European Council meetings and European Security

EP Plenary session - EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2025

AGRI - Exchange of views on the Mercosur agreement and its impact on the agri-food sector

AGRI - Exchange of views with Commissioners Hansen and Šefčovič on the Mercosur agreement and its impact on the agri-food sector

INTA - Exchange of views with Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, on the state of play of EU international trade relations, including EU-US trade relations and the modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement

EP Plenary session - Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration

INTA - Exchange of views with Maroš ŠEFCOVIC, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, on the trade aspects of the EU-Mercosur Agreement

New College of Commissioners family photo.

INTA AFCO - Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner-designate for Trade, Economic Security, and Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency.- Press point

INTA AFCO - Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner-designate for Trade, Economic Security, and Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

Launch of the 2024 ESPAS Global Trends report

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

AGRI Committee meeting

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency

CCC - meeting with Commissioners

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Commission Work Programme 2024

ENVI ITRE TRAN AGRI - Hearing of Maroš SEFCOVIC, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight - Press point

On 30 September 2014, Maroš Šefčovič, Member designate of the EC in charge of Transport and Space, was heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy of the European Parliament to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. He had the opportunity to make an opening statement before taking part in the question and answer session.Although the Parliament can only vote on the European Commission as a whole, a negative assessment of one of the candidates has in the past often led to the candidacy being withdrawn and replaced.In the outgoing Commission, Maroš Šefčovič was Vice-President in charge of Inter-Institutional Relations and Administration.

Hearing of Maros SEFCOVIC (Slovakia), Commissioner-designate for Transport and Space: MEPs questions & answers

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission on the European External Action Service.

European External Action Service: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the working conditions for women.

Working conditions for women: extracts from the joint debate

Diana WALLIS (ALDE, UK), EP Vice-President, and Maroš SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC, speak about a transparency register for the EU Institutions, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

A transparency register for the EU Institutions: extracts from the statements by Diana WALLIS (ALDE, UK), EP Vice-President, and Maroš SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the new fee imposed by the US Congress to Europe's travellers.

Transatlantic relations - USA travel fee: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Herman VAN ROMPUY, President of the EU Council, and Maroš ŠEFCOVIC, Commission Vice-President in charge of Inter-Institutional Relations and Administration, speak about the conclusions of the European Council meeting (16 September 2010).

Conclusions of the European Council meeting (16 September 2010): extracts of statements by the Council and the Commission

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Catherine ASHTON, EC Vice-President /EU High Representative, makes a statement on the European External Action Service.

European External Action Service: extracts from the statements by Catherine ASHTON, EC Vice-President /EU High Representative

During a joint meeting in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs vote on letting 18 new MEPs take up seats.

Composition of Parliament: extracts from the joint meeting

Statement by Maros SEFCOVIC (Slovakia), Commissioner designate for Inter-Institutional Relations and Administration during his hearing at EP Committees on Budgetary Control, Budget, Legal Affairs and Petitions in Brussels.

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